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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Rockaway, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rockaway
$2,967/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Rockaway is $2,967 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,037 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockaway
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rockaway rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Rockaway, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Rockaway, NJ
Average rent prices in Rockaway have increased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Rockaway, NJ
Rent prices in Rockaway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockaway is $2,387, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockaway run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,965 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,210 | 1% |  21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 17% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 10% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 47% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rockaway, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,387 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,575 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,965
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,210
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rockaway, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,387
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockaway, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Rockaway, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rockaway and Boonton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rockaway
54%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rockaway, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Boonton, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,005
5%$2,850
9%$2,275
4%$1,842
$2,575
15%$2,500
$2,650
10%$4,200
21%$3,350
2%$2,495
39%$2,945
$2,200
Discover rentals in Rockaway, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
69 Mount Hope Rd #1, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jun 13
8h ago
House for rent in Rockaway
35 Erie Ave #NA, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
Rustic Ridge, Rockaway, NJ 07866
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Rustic Ridge, Rockaway, NJ 07866
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
69 Mount Hope Rd #1, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jun 13
8h ago
House for rent in Rockaway
35 Erie Ave #NA, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
69 Mount Hope Rd #1, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jun 13
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Frequently asked questions for Rockaway, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Rockaway rental market.
How much is rent in Rockaway?
The average rent in Rockaway is $2,967 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockaway?
Average rent prices in Rockaway have increased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does Rockaway rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rockaway is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,037 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockaway?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockaway, you'd need to earn approximately $119,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rockaway?
Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Rockaway, appearing in under 0.01% of available apartments across all bedroom types.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).